Posted on Jan 8, 2023
Can a chapter 5-14 be pushed back to accommodate an upcoming surgery?
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Currently going through an Administrative Chapter (5-14) that was initiated in August 2022. I have not received an official ETS date yet. But, I have been told by my Commander and 1st Sergeant that I will be getting out in early February this year (2023). My question is, I have a surgery scheduled for April 2023 for an issue that was caused by the army. My USO advisor who is a former first SGT told me they can push my chapter back to allow me to get surgery. What are my options here? Can my commander still deny this surgery to chapter me out faster?
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You're ETS is in weeks but surgery is in months? Have you spoken with your Commander about this? Retention? Surgeon? Read AR 635-200?
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I haven't recieved an official ETS date, my chapter packet is not complete. I've been told certain dates for ETS, first was March, Now February but nothing concrete. I have not been able to consult with legal because my chapter paperwork is not complete.
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I'm sure your command "could" ask JAG to hold off on processing your chapter, but they're not going to.
Also, if your administrative separation has not been approved yet, your ETS is not going to be in February. It's almost always 90 days from approval date.
Also, if your administrative separation has not been approved yet, your ETS is not going to be in February. It's almost always 90 days from approval date.
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The date is set by the timeline of your discharge. Your medical care doesn't determine your chapter date. If you are separated and the care is required due to your service then you would fall into the VA system. The Army necessarily wouldn't be able to delay it. Your two options would be to move up your procedure or wait will your with the VA.
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